Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, PECAN Program

Job Description

Job DescriptionNurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – PECAN Program Position Overview

We are looking for a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Pediatric Cardiac Nutrition (PECAN) Program. This role is essential in delivering and enhancing specialized care for young patients dealing with congenital and acquired heart conditions that necessitate nutritional support. The APP will engage in comprehensive clinical care and work alongside a multidisciplinary team to facilitate the program's prehabilitation initiatives, temporary enteral access discharge and weaning processes, as well as the malnutrition clinic.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient evaluations, which include interviews, physical assessments, and reviewing medical histories.
• Create problem lists, differential diagnoses, and tailored treatment plans.
• Assess patient conditions, suggest suitable clinical interventions, and execute treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians and the healthcare team.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including lab work and imaging, as necessary.
• Document patient interactions, prepare visit summaries, and ensure documentation is routed to the attending physician for review and signature.
• Address patient and family inquiries via phone, providing clinical advice and coordinating with attending physicians and other APPs as required.
• Complete prior authorizations and facilitate care coordination with other healthcare providers and services.
• Perform therapeutic procedures within the APP’s scope, such as administering injections and immunizations, suturing, and managing wounds and infections.
• Support inpatient care when necessary, including participating in multidisciplinary rounds, evaluating patients, documenting clinical assessments for physician review, and assisting with discharge planning and transitions from hospital to home.
• Engage in continuing education, quality assessment activities, medical rounds, conferences, and research projects.
• Stay updated on advancements in clinical practice and patient care.
• Comply with infection prevention and control policies, as well as relevant federal, state, and professional practice regulations.

Schedule

36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during daytime hours.

Minimum Qualifications Education

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.

Experience

• A minimum of 1 year of experience as a pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is preferred.
• New graduates may be considered if they have at least 2 years of inpatient RN experience, ideally in pediatrics, acute medical care, cardiac care, or a high-acuity environment such as ICU, intermediate care, or the Emergency Department.

Licensure and Certifications

• Must hold a current Massachusetts license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner (PNP – Primary Care or Acute Care, or FNP) or as a Physician Assistant.

The salary range provided reflects our organization's reasonable and good-faith expectations at the time of posting.

Base pay offers will be determined based on skills, experience, education, certifications, and various other job-related factors. The base salary is part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible scheduling, affordable health, vision, and dental insurance, childcare and student loan assistance, generous paid time off, a 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, pension, tuition reimbursement, and discounts for employees and commuting at select locations. Join us to experience the rewards of passion and teamwork.